Information note to participants

Rural inequalities: evaluating approaches to overcome disparities

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2 and 3 May 2018 Italian Conference Room, IFAD Headquarters, ,

Information at www.ifad.org/evaluation Investing in rural people 1 2 Table of contents

Introduction 4 Meeting venue and security 4 Organization of the Conference 4 Registration and accreditation at the Conference 4 Social media 4 Webcasting 4 Reception 4 Contact information of IOE focal points 5 Transport information 5 Airports 5 Traveling from Airport to Rome City Centre 5 Traveling from Airport to Rome City Centre 6 How to reach IFAD headquarters 6 Public 6 Services at IFAD 7 Travel agent 7 Parking and transportation 7 Disabled access and facilities 7 Banking facilities 7 Medical services 7 Telephone and wi-fi connections 7 Post office 7 Duty-free shop 7 Restaurants and cafeterias 8 Climate 8 Police forces in Italy 8 Emergency telephone numbers in Rome 8 Visa and entry requirements 8 Accommodation 8 Logistical information 11

3 Introduction Organization of the The International Conference on “Rural Conference inequalities: evaluating approaches to overcome disparities” will take place in Rome, Italy, from Registration and accreditation at the 2-3 May 2018. This information note covers Conference the Conference sessions that will take place at All participants of the Conference are kindly the Headquarters of the International Fund for requested to register immediately upon arrival Agricultural Development (IFAD) from 2-3 May at IFAD, in the registration area located in the 2018. Participation at the Conference, is by lobby. invitation only. Registration will begin on Wednesday, 2 May The plenary and breakout sessions can be 2018, from 8.00 to 17.00 and will continue on followed on the public webcast at: Thursday, 3 May 2018, from 8.00 until the end webcasting.ifad.org/rural_inequalities. of the Conference. Further information can be found on the Journalists are requested to send an email to Conference website: Ms Yolanda Polo at [email protected] to obtain an accreditation form. www.ifad.org/web/ioe/event/asset/39823314 The conference will have plenary and breakout sessions. The Plenary will be held at the Italian Meeting venue and Conference Room (-1 Level). The rooms for breakout sessions will be security announced during the Conference. Where Social media The conference will be held in the Italian The International Conference is an interactive Conference Room (basement floor -1) at IFAD event, the outreach of which will be supported headquarters, Via Paolo di Dono 44 (EUR), by a number of social media components. Rome, Italy. Participants are encouraged to share their To obtain a building pass ideas, views and insights via social media channels using the following hashtag: At the main entrance on Via Paolo di Dono #EvalInequalities. 44, go through the security check point. A valid identity document will be required (e.g. IFAD will use the following channels to report on passport). Strict security measures will be the Conference: implemented at the entrance to IFAD. Metal www.youtube.com/IFADevaluation detectors and x-ray machines for baggage scanning will be in operation at the entrance. twitter.com/IFADeval To ensure the safety of all participants, building www.facebook.com/ifad passes must be displayed at all times in the building. Under no circumstance should your Webcasting building pass be used by another participant. Plenary and breakout sessions will be webcast Participants are reminded to never leave at: webcasting.ifad.org/rural_inequalities. briefcases or any valuable items unattended at the meeting sites. Lost badges should be Those who wish to follow the proceedings reported to the IFAD security check point at the from the webcast and wish to interact with the main entrance, or send an email to security @ prominent guests and panelists, may do so ifad.org as soon as possible. through the above social media channels and via the integrated chat in the webcast page.

Reception 2 May: Following the afternoon session, a reception will be hosted for all participants by the Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) at IFAD headquarters.

4 Contact information of IOE focal points For further information, please visit www.ifad. org/web/ioe/event/asset/39823314. You can also contact us at [email protected].

Name Title IFAD extension Mobile Chitra DESHPANDE Evaluation Officer 2573 +39 366 786 6197 Catrina PERCH Evaluation Officer 2243 +39 338 646 6632 Yolanda POLO Evaluation Communication Officer, 2946 Consultant Ergin IPEK Evaluation Research AnalystCon- 2938 sultant Jaqueline SOUZA Evaluation Communication Special- 2786 +39 334 762 0870 ist, Consultant Laura MORGIA Evaluation Administrative Assistant 2542 +39 335 594 5730 Manuela GALLITTO Evaluation Assistant 2565 Johannes FEDERKEIL Communications Intern 2973 +39 327 658 7319

Transport information train and subway station in the centre of Rome). The train departs from platforms 23/24 in Airports Station. The travel time from the airport to Termini is approximately 32 minutes.Cost: The two main airports in Rome are Fiumicino €14.00. Airport (also called Leonardo da Vinci Airport, 36 km west of Rome, where most international • From Fiumicino Airport to Termini Station - flights land) and Ciampino Airport (16 km every 30 minutes: from 6:23 to 23:23. southeast of Rome, used primarily for charter • From Termini Station to Fiumicino Airport - flights from within Europe). every 30 minutes from 5:35 to 22:35. For more information about Rome’s airports, Trains from Fiumicino to IFAD. From Fiumicino see http://www.adr.it. Airport, other trains travel near IFAD: Roma ; Fara Sabina; PoggioMirteto; and Traveling from Fiumicino Airport to Rome Orte. These trains stop at every station and City Centre the journey will take approximately 28 minutes. • Taxis Tickets cost €8. When taking these trains, get off at Roma Ostiense station and then take From Fiumicino Airport, there is a fixed rate metro (direction ) get off at of €48 (baggage included) to all destinations Laurentina, which is the last station, and take in central Rome, for a maximum of four the shuttle service to IFAD (see the map on passengers. The fixed rate also applies for page 4). journeys from the centre to Fiumicino Airport. • Airport bus City of Rome taxis are white and can be recognized by the sign “TAXI” on the car top There are a number of bus lines connecting and by the identifying license number on the Fiumicino airport to the city centre. The journey doors, on the back and inside the car. Any other takes 45-55 minutes depending on the coach vehicle at the airport exit or people inside the service. airport offering rides are likely to be driven by Terravision Shuttle. Coach to Termini Station. people without a regular taxi authorization and One way €6, round trip €11. Reduced the fee could be higher or different from the set fares if booked online in advance. For more fee. information: www.terravision.eu/airport_transfer/ • Airport trains bus-fiumicino-airport-rome Direct train: Leonardo Express. The Leonardo Tirreno Azienda Mobilità (TAM).Coach to Express is a non-stop train service from Ostiense Station/Termini Station. One way fare Fiumicino Airport to Termini Station (the main €6. For more information see: www.tambus.it.

5 Traveling from Ciampino Airport to Rome Bus City Centre A shuttle bus service is available from Ciampino Airport is very small and serves Laurentinametro station to IFAD and vice versa various low cost airlines, including Ryanair at scheduled hours from Monday to Friday. and Wizzair. Some other low cost carriers like The pick-up and drop-off point at Laurentina is Easyjet have now moved to the Leonardo da at Viale Luca Gaurico 9-11, on the main road Vinci – Fiumicino Airport. (right-hand side of the station’s exit), while the IFAD drop-off and pick-up point is the yellow • Bus bus stop adjacent to IFAD’s main entrance There are several bus companies that connect (between Via Paolo di Dono 44 and 50). Ciampino Airport to the city centre. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes. Shuttle bus service schedule SITBusShuttle: It gets to 5 Via Marsala (next Departing from Laurentina - viale Luca Gaurico 9-11: to Termini station). The price is 6 € for a one- 07:40 - 07:55 - 08:10 - 08:25 - 08:40 - 08:55 - way ticket or 8 € for a roundtrip. They leave the 09:10 - 09:25 airport between 7:45 am and 11:15 pm. From Departing from IFAD - via Paolo di Dono 44-82: 16:45 Rome, the first bus leaves at 4:30 am. - 17:05 - 17:20 - 17:35 - 17:50 - 18:05 - 18:20 - Terravision Shuttle: The first bus leaves the 18:35 - 18:50 airport at 8:15 am and the last departs at 12:15 (midnight). The first bus to leave from Termini (29 via Marsala) to the airport is at 4:30 am. If you buy the ticket online before you get to Rome or a few days before going back home, you can find tickets for just 4 €. If you purchase a one-way journey from Termini station it will cost 6 €. • Taxi Official taxis connect Ciampino with the centre of Rome (the area inside the Aurelian Walls) for the fixed fare of 30€. IFAD, Via Paolo di Dono The fixed fare is exposed on the sides of the Viale Luca Gaurico, behind the taxis. Metro Laurentina terminal

How to reach IFAD Taxi May be requested at the main guard house headquarters (extension 2300). Taxis can also be booked directly by calling +39 06 3570. Please note, Metro (underground) that any taxi called but not used is entitled to IFAD headquarters is a 15-minute walk from payment of a minimum fare. From 1.00 to 5.00, Laurentina metro station, located in the women wishing to travel by a dedicated night southern suburb of Rome known as EUR. time taxi service for women can dial +39 06 The station is the last stop of Line B, which 35701 in order to be connected to an operator connects to Rome’s historic city centre. The who will transfer the call to Lady Cab, at no station also serves as a bus terminal. additional cost. Map of Rome’s Metro system Public transport in Rome

Metro and bus Rome has a three-line metro system: (orange), Line B (blue) and (green). Tickets are valid for both the metro and bus and can be bought at vending machines in any metro station, newspaper kiosks and tobacco

6 shops (called Tabaccaio). Tickets should be meeting room. purchased in advance and the cost is €1.50 each. One ticket is valid for 75 minutes from Banking facilities when the ticket is first validated, and for a A branch of Banca Popolare di Sondrio is one-way trip, including a combination of metro located on the ground floor, close to the main and bus connection. Tickets must be validated reception area. The bank is open from 8:30 immediately upon boarding the bus or tram. to 13:30 and from 14:30 to 16:00. Two ATM For further information on public transportation machines are located in the area opposite the in Rome (including the routes, directions bank. and schedules of and trams), call 06-469-54444 or consult www.atac.roma. Medical services it(lingua=ENG). The IFAD nurse, Kim Harvey, will be available during the session. The Medical Service office Taxi is located on the ground floor, room B-035, Usually, you do not hail a taxi on the street, extension 2370. instead there are taxi stands or else you have It is recommended that participants coming to call for one (Telephone number: 6644) or from abroad: you can also book a private taxi service (Blue Car: +39 348-359-0087, English spoken). You • Look into taking out medical travel insurance may ask the hotel reception or the IFAD guard for any unexpected illness/injury; house at the main entrance to call a taxi for you. • Bring their immunization card to show they Please note, however, that any taxi called but have been vaccinated against yellow fever, if not used is entitled to payment of a minimum coming from countries where there has been fare. endemic yellow feverin the last ten years; Rome mainline train stations: Please remember that if a consultation with a private doctor/dentist is required, the IFAD There are three main railway stations in Rome. nurse will be able to assist in organizing the − Termini appointment, but the cost of the consultation − Ostiense (nearest to IFAD) will be borne by the traveller. − Tiburtina A first-aid facility is available in the IFAD Medical For information on train travel in Italy, see: www. Service and that the pharmacy across the street trenitalia.com provides over-the-counter medicines. After hours, in case of an emergency, please call an Services at IFAD ambulance by dialling 118.

Travel agent Telephone and wi-fi connections Assistance with travel arrangements may be To speak with the IFAD switchboard, dial (+39) obtained from the IFAD travel agent, Carlson 06 54591 from outside IFAD and 9 from inside Wagonlit Travel, located on the ground floor in the building. To reach an internal IFAD number, room B-011. The office is open from 9:00 to dial (+39) 06 5459 plus the extension. 17:00 and can be reached on extension 2380 Wi-fi facilities are available in all meeting rooms. or contacted by email at [email protected]. You may connect to the “ifadguest” network using ifadguest as password. Parking and transportation A limited number of parking spaces will be Post office reserved for delegates from agencies based IFAD does not have a post office on its in Rome, on a first-come, first-served basis. premises. The nearest post office is located These are located in theexternal parking lot at within walking distance (ten minutes) on Via the rear of the building, at Via Paolo di Dono 86. A. Del Sarto 12 (just off via Baldovinetti) and is A security guard will be available for assistance open from 8:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Friday. throughout the meeting. Duty-free shop Disabled access and facilities The duty-free shop is located on the ground IFAD headquarters is accessible to disabled floor close to Carlson Wagonlit Traveland is persons with wheelchairs. Restroom facilities open from 10:00 to 16:00 (except Mondays). are availableon all floors, includingnear the

7 Restaurants and cafeterias Police forces in Italy The cafeteria is located on the ground floor and The common emergency number for the police is open from 7:30 to 17:30. It offers cold and in all European Union member countries is 112 hot beverages, sandwiches and pastries, and it (Carabinieri) or 113 (Polizia di Stato). Multilingual operates as a self-service restaurant serving hot operators are available. and cold meals from 12:00 to 14:30. Emergency telephone numbers in Rome Vending machines with refreshments and • Medical emergencies, Ambulance, Fire snacks are located at various points throughout Brigade, police: 112 the premises. • IFAD Security (24hours): 06 5459 2777 Just across the IFAD gate, there are many cafeterias and restaurants. The average prices • IFAD Duty Officer: 06 5459 2666 are €8-10 per meal. Below is a short list. Visa and entry requirements Cheng Du (Chinese) (5-minute walking distance) Italy is a member of the Schengen Area. Many Via Paolo di Dono 23-27 overseas visitors require a valid visa for Italy. Tel: 06/5193031 Please be informed that Italy does not issue visas upon arrival. Please visit the following (5-minute walking distance) Mela Verde website to verify whether you require a visa: Via Paolo di Dono 41 http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en Tel: 06/5043200 Participants are requested to make their own (5-minute walking Food and Drink Mirage visa arrangements. Upon request, IFAD will distance) issue an official letter of invitation for the visa Via A. Baldovinetti 98 application. Please contact Ms Manuela Gallitto Tel: 06/5033167 at [email protected]. (5-minute walking distance) Terralba Please also check whether you need a transit Via Alessio Baldovinetti 69 visa for countries in which you may have to Tel: 06/503 6594 transfer/stop over during your trip to/from Pizza Pazza (5-minute walkingdistance) Rome. Via Alessio Baldovinetti 25/27 Tel: 06/504 1363 Bread Factory (5-minute walking distance) Accommodation Via Alessio Baldovinetti 5 Participants are responsible for making their Tel: 06/8937 0650 own accommodation arrangements. To avail of the rates below indicate that you are (5-minute walking Bar Pasticceria Moroni participating in a meeting at IFAD. All prices distance) are correct at time of publication. Breakfast is Via Alessio Baldovinetti 61 available in most hotels (included in the price). Tel: 06/5031414 Hotels with IFAD negotiated rate Shangri-la Corsetti (10 minutes by car) Viale Algeria141 Hotel Price -IFAD negotiated Tel: 06/5918861 rate Orto di Roma (10 minutes by car) Tre Fontane*** Via Grotta Perfetta 551 51 Via Del Serafico 00142 Rome DUS €100 Tel: (+39) 06 519 565 56 / DR €120 Tel: 06/5032081 (+39) 06 519 635 38 Breakfast, Wi-Fi and [email protected] parking included Climate www.hoteltrefontane.it Rome City tax: € 6/night Rome has a typically Mediterranean climate, Location: Walking distance with rainy winters and hot summers. In May, the Distance from IFAD: 1.1 km average temperature is 21°C during the day. Apartel Adagio Rome Vatican You can see a Rome weather overview at the 8 Via Damiano Chiesa 00136 DUS: €100 following link: Rome DR €120 Tel: (+39) 06 301 98 Breakfast: €5 http://www.accuweather.com/en/it/ [email protected] Wi-Fi: €3.5/night rome/213490/month/213490 www.adagio-city.com parking: €12/night Location: EUR Rome City tax: €4/night Distance from IFAD: 2.2km

8 Casa San Bernardo*** Hotel Lancelot*** 289 Via Laurentina 00142 Rome DUS €65 47 Via Capo D’africa 00184 Rome DUS: €118 Tel: (+39) 06 540 76 51 DR €80 Tel: (+39) 06 704 506 15 DR:-130 [email protected] Breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- [email protected] Breakfast, Wi-Fi included www.casasanbernardo.it ing included www.lancelothotel.com parking: €15/night Location: 5 minutes by taxi Rome City tax: €6/night Location: Rome City tax: +€4/night Distance from IFAD:2.4 km Distance from IFAD:9.8 km Orto Di Roma*** Bettoja Hotel Massimo 551 Via Di Grotta Perfetta 00142 DUS €60 D’azeglio**** SR: €114 Rome DR €70 18 Via Stazione F.s. 00184 DUS: €121 Tel: (+39) 06 504 22 24 Breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- Rome DR: price upon request [email protected] ing included Tel: (+39 ) 06 487 02 70 Breakfast, Wi-Fi included www.hotelortodiroma.com Rome City tax: €4/night [email protected] parking: price upon request Location: EUR www.romehoteldazeglio.it Rome City tax: €6/night Distance from IFAD: 3.2.km Location: Termini Barceló Aran Park*** Distance from IFAD: 11.5 km 24 Via Riccardo Forster 00143 DUS €80 Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo**** Rome DR €90 15 Via Cavour Stazione F.s. 00184 SR: €116 Tel: (+39) 06 510 721 35 Breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- Rome DUS: € 122 [email protected] ing included Tel: (+39) 06 488 40 51 DR: price upon request www.barcelo.com Rome City tax: €6/night [email protected] Breakfast, Wi-Fi Location: EUR www.romehotelmediterraneo.it parking: €38/night Distance from IFAD: 3.5 km Location: Termini Rome City tax: €6/night Sheraton Roma Hotel & Confer- Distance from IFAD: 11.5 km ence Center*** DUS €110 Bettoja Hotel Atlantico*** 100 Viale Del Pattinaggio 00144 DR €130 23 Via Cavour 00184 Rome SR: €112 Rome Breakfast and Wi-Fi Tel: (+39) 06 485951 DUS: €122 Tel: (+39) 06 545 31 included [email protected] DR: price upon request [email protected] no parking www.romehotelatlantico.it Breakfast, Wi-Fi included www.sheraton.com/roma Rome City tax: €6/night Location: Termini parking: price upon request Location: EUR Distance from IFAD: 11.6 km Rome City tax: €6/night Distance from IFAD: 3.8 km Hotel Nord Nuova Roma**** Villa San Pio*** 3 Via G. Amendola 00185 Rome SR: €91 19 Via Santa Melania 00153 Rome DUS €135 Tel: (+39) 06 488 54 41 DUS: €121 Tel: (+39) 06 57 00 57 DR €150 [email protected] DR: €132 [email protected] Breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- www.hotelnordnuovaroma.it Breakfast, Wi-Fi included www.aventinohotels.com ing included Location: Termini parking: € 35/night Location: Piramide Rome City tax: €4/night Distance from IFAD:11.6 km Rome City tax: €4/night Distance from IFAD: 8.7 km Ibis Roma Fiera*** Pulitzer Roma*** 63 Via Arturo Mercanti 00148 DUS: €62 905 Viale G. 00146 Rome DUS €115 Rome DR: € 62 Tel: (+39) 06 598 591 DR: price upon request Tel : (+39) 06 65 09 51 Breakfast: €8.5 [email protected] Breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- [email protected] Wi-Fi and external parking www.hotelpulitzer.it ing included www.ibis.com included Location: Marconi Rome City tax: €6/night Location: EUR Rome City tax: €4/ Distance from IFAD: 3.9km Distance from IFAD:13.9km

H10 Roma Citta – Ui*** DUS: double room single occupancy 35 Via Amedeo Avogadro 00146 DUS: € 119 DR: double room Rome DR:€130 SR: double room Tel: (+39) 06 556 52 15| Fax: Breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- (39) 06 55 93 63 ing included Other hotels in the centre of Rome [email protected] Rome city tax: +€6/night www.hotelh10romacitta.com Hotel Hotel Location: Piramide Hotel Forum**** Fortyseven Hotel Rome**** Distance from IFAD: 6.2 Km Via Tor de’ Conti, 25-30 Via Luigi Petroselli 47 Santa Prisca*** 00184 Rome 00186 Rome 25 Largo Gelsomini 00153 Rome SR : € 80 www.hotelforum.com www.fortysevenhotel.com Tel: (+39) 06 574 19 17 DUS: €95 [email protected] reservations@fortysevenhotel. [email protected] DR:110 Tel.: (+39) 06 6792 446 com www.hotelsantaprisca.it Breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- Location: Tel.: (+39) 06 6787 816 Location: Piramide ing included Distance from IFAD: 10.8 km Location: Piazza Venezia Distance from IFAD: 7.9 km Rome City tax: + €3/night Distance from IFAD: 9.3 km

9 The Fifteen Keys Hotel **** Relais Trevi 95 Boutique Via Urbana 6 Hotel **** 00184 Rome Via del Lavoratore 95 fifteenkeys.com 00187 Rome [email protected] www.relaistrevi95.com Tel.: (+39) 06 4891 3446 [email protected] Location: Monti/Colosseo Tel.: (+39) 06 6994 0834 Distance from IFAD: 10.6 km Location: Fontana di Trevi Distance from IFAD: 13.7 km Hotel Artemide **** Hotel La Griffe Roma MGal- Via Nazionale, 22 lery by Sofitel***** 00184 Rome Via Nazionale, 13 www.hotelartemide.it 00184 Rome [email protected] www.lagriffeluxuryhotel.com Tel.: (+39) 06 4899 11 Location: Repubblica Location: Repubblica Distance from IFAD: 11 km Distance from IFAD: 11 km

Hotel Hassler ***** Radisson Blues. Hotel ***** Piazza Trinità dei monti 6 Via Filippo Turati, 171 00187 Rome 00185 Rome www.hotelhasslerroma.com www.radissonblu.com/it/eshotel- [email protected] roma Tel.: (+39) 06 47829885 [email protected] Location: Piazza di Tel.: +39 06 444 841 Distance from IFAD: 12.3 km Location: Termini Distance from IFAD: 10.3 km Portrait Roma ***** Via Bocca di Leone, 23 00186 Rome www.lungarnocollection.com/it/ portrait-roma portraitroma@lungarnocollec- tion.com Tel.: (+39) 06 693 80 742 Location: Piazza di Spagna Distance from IFAD: 13.8 km

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11 Independent office of evaluation Investing in rural people

Independent Office of Evaluation International Fund for Agricultural Development Via Paolo di Dono, 44 - 00142 Rome, Italy Tel: +39 06 54591 - Fax: +39 06 5043463 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifad.org/evaluation www.twitter.com/IFADeval Information at www.youtube.com/IFADevaluation www.ifad.org/evaluation

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